Lake Como, an enchanting lakeside retreat just 45 minutes from Milan, offers a tranquil contrast to the city’s hustle. This ...

There are few European experiences that come close to a romantic stay on the shores of Lake Como, and we've rounded up the ...

Expect to hear both Italian and German while exploring, as the local culture and architecture is a blend of Italy and Austria ...

(What made them crafty? They smuggled the remains to Italy in barrels of pork fat.) Crafted from many different styles of architecture, today the basilica's opulence shines from nearly every ...

Italy’s tourism generates over €50 billion ... so I visited in December, the off-season. Varenna is the one place I’d stay if I go back.” Varenna, a short ferry ride from the bustling ...

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. Even if they’re not fresh off the runways ...

Planning a trip to Italy this year? You’re likely going to have to consider your plans a bit more than in previous years, as this one’s special: it’s the Jubilee Year, a Roman Catholic religious event ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

A European gem found in northern Italy offers picturesque views as far ... Menaggio is the quintessential Italian dream. Together with Varenna and Bellagio, this town forms what is known as ...

During a December 2023 trip to Italy, Musk told people to "make more Italians" as a way of maintaining cultural identity amid rising immigration. He also said: "I think we have to maintain the ...

"Spaghetti didn't originate in Italy. It was introduced to the country by Arab traders in the 8th century. The Italians embraced it, and its popularity quickly increased," one Facebook post ...